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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.40, 93.62 and 42.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.40, 93.62 and 42.15 is: 63.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.40 : 93.62 = 42.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.40/93.62 = 42.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.40x = 93.62 × 42.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.40x = 3,946.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,946.08/62.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.24

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